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The Olympics
Scour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that. The Olympics are entirely uninteresting to me. And yet I am inundated with them. Now I’m typing about them again and giving them just a little more promotion. They don’t need it. And more importantly I don’t…
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Joy in Meaning
Describe one habit that brings you joy. Joy is a strange word for me. I do not wish to pursue happiness because that is a fools errand. But I do want joy. I don’t really think that can be pursued. One does not seek out joy and seize it. Joy comes to you or at…
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Today’s AI Answers
What are you curious about? I am fascinated by large language models. Today I was asking for proof about the Big Bang Theory. I need to understand supernovae better to properly calibrate my dislike for the theory and the evidentiary nature of it. I also love its answers on etymology though they are admittedly not…
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Carl and Jackie
Write about a random act of kindness you’ve done for someone. Carl and Jackie came begging to our door several times. I gave them several of the things they asked for. Once when they came back I gave them a blessed copy of The Book of Mormon with a ten dollar bill in it. I…
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You Can’t See Me
How would you describe yourself to someone who can’t see you? This is a question that leaves me with questions. Is someone unable to see me because they are blind but they are also in the room? Can someone see my picture on the internet but can’t tell what I really look like from a…
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Soft Tyranny
I reread The Declaration of Independence this afternoon. As much as I complain about how Democrats and Republicans are ruining the country, I am occasionally forced to admit that we don’t have nearly the sort of tyranny that would make men pledge their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to dissolve the Union. On the other…
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Traditions, What are those?
What traditions have you not kept that your parents had? We had a lot of traditions as a family when I was growing up. For instance on Christmas Eve my father led a midnight mass. We would stay up late for the service. When it was done we went home and opened presents. To this…
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Midnight
Was today typical? Today began 30 seconds ago. But I am typing today’s daily prompt which is pretty typical. I suppose that’s technically the case for a day that is now one minute old.
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All about Me!
How would you describe yourself to someone? There are three things that currently define me. I am and always have been independently intelligent. I enjoy being the center of attention as long as people keep a little distance so I can be very theatrical most of the time. I am also passionate about my family,…
Latter Day Sinner 